The Passenger

The Passenger

I used to be somebody else...but I traded him in.

Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni

Produced by C. C. Champion, CIPI Cinematografica S.A.

1975126 min7.2 / 10

A philosophical thriller about identity and reinvention that trades plot momentum for existential dread and visual contemplation.

David Locke is a world-weary American journalist who has been sent to cover a conflict in northern Africa, but he makes little progress with the story. When he discovers the body of a stranger who looks similar to him, Locke assumes the dead man's identity. However, he soon finds out that the man was an arms dealer, leading Locke into dangerous situations. Aided by a beautiful woman, Locke attempts to avoid both the police and criminals out to get him.

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  • Is The Passenger sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does The Passenger end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is The Passenger scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Is The Passenger easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Is The Passenger violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Rarity78

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Surprise63

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Love75

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